Sudan’s Mercenary King: Dagolo’s Rise To Rule Half The Nation
November 5, 2025
2:23 pm
Camel trader turned to warlord, Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo’s Rapid Support Forces now dominate much of Sudan as violence escalates and global pressure grows.
General Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo, better known as Hemedti, has vaulted from humble desert origins to become one of Sudan’s most powerful and polarizing figures. Today, his paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), controls nearly half of Sudan, marking a dramatic rise shaped by war, wealth, and alliances.
The RSF’s recent capture of el-Fasher, the last major army stronghold in Darfur, underscored Hemedti’s military dominance and dealt a symbolic blow to Sudan’s regular army, led by General
